Taufiqurrahman Nasihun, Taufiqurrahman
Biokimia Departement, Faculty of Medicine, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Indonesia

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Successful Aging Nasihun, Taufiqurrahman
Sains Medika : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol 6, No 1 (2015): January-June 2015
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran; Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA)

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The emerging concept of successful aging is based on evidence that in healthy individual when they get aged, there are  considerable variations in physiological functions alteration. Some people exhibiting greater, but others very few or no age related alteration. The first is called poor aging and the later is called successful pattern of aging (Lambert SW, 2008). Thus, in the simple words the successful aging concept is define as an opportunity of old people to stay  active and productive condition despite they get aged chronologically. Aging itself might be defined as the progressive accumulation of changes with time associated with or responsible for the ever-increasing susceptibility to disease and death which accompanies advancing age (Harman D, 1981). The time needed to accumulate changes is attributable to aging process. The marked emerging questions are how does aging happen and where does aging start?To answer these questions and because of the complexity of aging process, there are more than 300 aging theories have been proposed to explain how and where aging occured and started respectively. There are too many to enumerate theories and classification of aging process. In summary, all of these aging theories can be grouped into three clusters: 1. Genetics program theory, this theory suggests that aging is resulted from program directed by the genes; 2. Epigenetic theory, in these theory aging is resulted from environmental random events not determined by the genes; 3. Evolutionary theory, which propose that aging is a medium for disposal mortal soma in order to avoid competition between organism and their progeny for food and space, did not try to explain how aging occur, but possibly answer why aging occur (De la Fuente. 2009). Among the three groups of aging theories, the epigenetic theory is useful to explain and try to solve the enigma of aging which is prominently caused by internal and external environmental influences.There are gradual decline of physiological functions in human after becoming adult in life. The declining of physiological functions might be define as decrease in protein synthesis capacity, bone mineral density, immunological function, strength and muscle mass, and otherwise increase in fat accumulation (Rudman D, et al. 1982; Charmpilas N, et al. 2015). Epidemiologic study indicated that the predominant cause of morbidity, mortality, and reduced longevity in cohort were acute and chronic inflammatory as well as oxidative stress, resulted from environmental inflammations, infections, obesity, and social distress. Acute inflammatory is commonly caused by biological agent, especially both or either bacterial and or viral, whereas chronic inflammatory is related to environmental inflammagen, obesity, and social distress (Sone H et al. 2010) Chronic oxidative stress injures cells particularly in regulatory sytem such as endocrine, nervous, immune, and the neuro-endocrine immune communication by wich cell loss its homeostasis regulatory and cannot preserve health (De la Fuente. 2009). Subsequently, it will impaire homeostasis that leads to an increase in the morbidity and mortality of aging. Likely, answer to the question of where aging start is from the mitochondrial cells of regulatory system. Various evidences indicate that the rate of mitochondrial oxygen radical generation, the degree of membrane fatty acid unsaturation, and oxidative damage to mitochodrial DNA are lower in the long-live species compared to short live species (Braja G, 2004). Several studies also indicate that majority of human adults die due to complication of atherosclerosis, cancer, dimentia, whereas in healthy age  invariably accompanied by muscle weakness, and make them frail, disabled, and dependent before eventually died. Such disability prominently caused by skeletal muscle weakness due to diminution of muscle mass and its nerve, osteoarthrirtis, and others chronic degenerative diseases related to oxidative stress (Payton OD, et al. 2012) Furthermore, physical weakness in aging people, generally marked by imbalanced, immobility, low durability, and physical frailty. Consequences of such physical frailty are easy to fall, bone fracture, dependence, hence decreasing daily activity (Buchner DM, et al. 1992; Lambert SW, 2008)To ameliorate the impairment of homeostasis, a caloric restriction but not malnutrition diet and adequate exercise (aerobic, resistance, and streching) can be adopted to neutralize as part of the oxidative and inflammatory stress and to strengthen and increase muscle mass (Payton OD, et al. 2012; Park S, et al. 2012). In special individual condition, like as overweight or obesity, smoker and frequently use of mobile phone, proper antioxidant supplementation can be considered. In addition, caloric restriction, food intake is intentionally reduced by 30–50% has been shown to delay the aging process in mice by decreasing the levels of histone deacetylase2 (HDAC2), which other wise increases during the normal aging process (Mercken EM, et al. 2012).
The Effect of Fasting on the Concentration of Enzimatic Antioxidants (Superoxide Dismutase and Glutathione Peroxidase) in Rats Jannah, Muliatul; Nasihun, Taufiqurrahman; Sumarawati, Titiek
Sains Medika : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol 7, No 1 (2016): January - June 2016
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 Introduction: Consumption of excessive calories can increase the incidence of degenerative diseases mediated by ROS. Caloric restriction, have been shown to increase levels of antioxidants superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Gluthatione Peroxidase (GPx). Fasting like Ramadan fasting (FLRF) is a form of calorie restriction, but its effect on levels of SOD and GPx remains unclear. Objectives: to investigate the effect of fasting on levels of SOD and GPx. Methods: in a post-test only control group design, sample of 24 rats Sprague Dawley Rats aged 3-month-old, weighing 250-300 grams, were randomly divided into 4 groups. Group 1 (P-70), 2 (P-100), and 3 (P-140) were fasted for 6 hours/day, each group received of 70%, 100% and 140% calories respectively. Group 4 (C-AL) received 100% calories, ad libitum. Day 16 blood was taken and levels of SOD and GPx were determined by ELISA. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVAs, followed by post hoc LSD tests, p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: the results showed that the levels of SOD and GPx occur significant differences between the groups, p = 0.000. The test results post hoc SOD (318.64) and GPx (89.16) group P-70, compared with group C-AL (278.60 and 57.20) was significantly higher (p = 0.00). SOD and GPx P-70 group compared with the group P-140 (92.03 and 48.79), significantly higher (p = 0.00). Compared with group P-100 (296.70 and 75.71) SOD and GPx in group P-70 was significantly higher, p = 0.000. Conclusion: Fasting with calorie intake of 70% and 100% for 15 days can increases levels of SOD and GPx in male rats.
Effect of White Turmeric Extract (Curcuma zedoaria) Using Zam-zam Solvent Compare with Ethanol Solvent Against Breast Cancer Cell T47D Hudaya, Isna; Nasihun, Taufiqurrahman; Sumarawati, Titiek
Sains Medika: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol 6, No 2 (2015): July-December 2015
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA), Indonesia

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Introduction: Curcuma zedoaria is one of the herbal plants potentially protects and cures many diseases, particularly as anti-cancer and anti-tumor. Anti-cancer active compounds of it are flavonoid, phenolic, and saponin. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the cytotoxicity of Curcuma zedoria extract (CZE). Methods: Experimental Quasi with post test non equivalent control group design on T47D cell line at Biology laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Semarang. The research was consisted of 2 groups, namely: intervention group with CZE zam-zam solvent and intervention group with CZE ethanol solvent given 10 different dosages each for 1.000 μg/mL; 500 μg/mL; 250 μg/mL; 125 μg/mL; 62.5 μg/mL; 31.25 μg/mL; 15.62 μg/mL; 7.81 μg/mL; 3.90 μg/mL; 1.95 μg/mL. Cytotoxicity test of IC50 using direct counting method and analyzed by probit analysis. Results: IC50 value of CZE in zam-zam and ethanol solvent were 28.24 μg/ml and 13.71 µg/ml respectively at the same 24 hours incubation period. Chi-square test revealed p value was 0.000 (α = 0.05), meaning that there was significant relationship. Conclusion: CZE activity using ethanol is highly active while CZE using zam-zam water is moderate and both of them have the toxicity on breast cancer cell. As the result, apoptosis process may occur.
Red Ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Amarum) Infusion Increases Concentration of Luteinizing Hormone and Testosterone in Male Rats Nihayah, Alida; Nasihun, Taufiqurrahman; Isradji, Israhnanto
Sains Medika: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol 7, No 2 (2016): December 2016
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Introduction: Herbal remedies have been developed as a complementary therapy to increase sex hormones. The administration of the ethanolic extract of red ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Amarum) has been shown to increase spermatogenic cells, motility and morphology of sperm in mice. However, the effect of red ginger infusion on the level of testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH) has not been done. Objective: to examine the effect of red ginger infusion on LH and testosterone levels of male Wistar rats.Methods: The study was designed as an experimental post-test only control group design. Twenty four male Wistar rats of 200-250 g body weight aged + 3-4 months were divided into four groups. a control group (G-1) was given distilled water 2 ml/day. Group 2 (G-2), Group 3 (G-3), and group 4 (G-4) were treated with 10%, 20%, and 40% infusion by dissolving 2 ml of ginger in distilled water. On day 15, blood samples were taken and assayed for LH and testosterone.Results: The one-way ANOVA test showed difference in levels of LH and testosterone between groups (p <0.001). Post Hoc LSD test results showed that the levels of LH of G-1 (0350) was significantly lower than that of G-2 (1082), G-3 (1 253), and G-4 (0923), p <0.005. While the levels of testosterone in the G-1 (0.2718) significantly lower than the G-2 (0.7797), G-3 (0.8285), and the G-4 (0.9142) (p <0.005).Conclusion: red ginger infusion for 14 days can increase the levels of LH and testosterone in male rats.
Effect of Strenuous Physical Activity on Cortisol and Leukocyte in Mice Mushidah, Mushidah; Nasihun, Taufiqurrahman; Hussaana, Atina
Sains Medika: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol 7, No 2 (2016): December 2016
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Introduction: Strenuous physical activities cause an increase in free radicals, physical stress, psychological stress and decreased immunity. Psychological stress affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis leading to increased levels of cortisol and blood cell apoptosis. However, the studies on the effect of strenuous physical activities on cortisol levels and leukocyte count showed inconsistent findings. Objectives: To examine the effect of strenuous exercise on cortisol levels and leukocytes count.Methods: In this study with post test only control group design, 15 male BALB/c mice were randomly assinged to the following 3 groups: control (non-exercised) group (G-0), once strenouse physical activity (G-1), 3 times strenuous physical activity (G-2). Cortisol levels were evaluated by ELISA.White blood count was determined. Data were analyzed by one way ANOVA test followed by Post Hoc and Pearson, with a confidence level of 95%.Results: The mean cortisol level in group G-0, G-1, G-2 were 11.86 ± 2.10μg/dL, 32.00 ± 0.86μg/dL, 44.58 ± 1.74μg/dL respectively. The number of leukocytes in G-0, G-1, G-2 were 6180±540.37/mm3, 4650±217.94/mm3, 4180±130.38/mm3 respectively. One way ANOVA showed a significant difference between groups (p <0.001). Post Hoc Test showed that the levels cortisol in G-1 and G-2 were significantly higher than thatof G-0 (p <0.001). The number of leukocyte in G-1 and G-2 was lower than that of G-0 (p <0.001). There was a significant negative correlation between cortisol levels and the number of leukocytes (r = -20.14, p <0.001).Conclusions: Strenuous physical activity increasescortisol levels and decrease the number of leukocytes in BALB /c mice.
Does Androgen Hormone Influences Sexual Orientation? Nasihun, Taufiqurrahman
Sains Medika: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol 6, No 2 (2015): July-December 2015
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Now days lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender are abbreviated as LGBT is the most popular word and being sensible in the world, especially in Indonesia. Based on human right principles, any person in the world including in Indonesia is free to express their gender identity and sexual orientation, even the same sex marriage, freely from unlawful discrimination and violations (Office of Personnel Management, 2015; Yogyakarta Principles, 2006). However, because of the culture and religion differences backgrounds, Indonesians have given this issue various responses. In general, Indonesian public opinion on LGBT are split into two different groups, one minority group is proponent to present of LGBT and any things related to it, and another majority groups are opponent. Objective of this editorial is to discuss how sexual orientation develop from prenatal until emerging of clinical manifestation in adulthood, by no mean to support either group. Otherwise, to give more insight about how male and female get their appropriate sexual orientations and why some of them get inappropriate sexual orientations.
The Effect of Propolis Extract on MDA Levels (Malondialdehyde) and Sperm Quality on Epididimis (Experimental Study on Wistar Strain Male Rats Exposed to Kretek Cigarettes) Hoesada, Ivan; Nasihun, Taufiqurrahman; Isradji, Israhnanto
Sains Medika : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Vol 7, No 1 (2016): January - June 2016
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Introduction: Cigarette smoke exposure increase free radicals and effecting male infertility. Propolis is commonly used as supplement to increase antioxidant levels. Objectives: To prove the effect of propolis extract to MDA level and spermatozoa quality on epididymis due to cigarette smokes. Methods: Experimental research post test only control group design using 30 male rats Wistar Strain, 8 weeks old, weighed 200 – 250 gram, randomly divided into 5 groups. K-1 (normal), do not received propolis and cigarettes smoke; K-2 (negative control) exposed to cigarettes smokes 4 buds/ day, did not received propolis; K-3, K-4, and K-5, apart from cigarrete smokes 4 buds/day each were given propolis with 2.9 mg, 5.4 mg, dan 8.3 mg/200g body weight/day for 21 days. On the 22nd day, rats were sacrificed, sperms were extracted from cauda epididymis, and then examined for MDA and sperm quality. Statistical analysis used was one way ANOVA, continued with post hoc LSD with significance level of p<0,05. Results: ANOVA test on MDA level and sperm quality between groups showed significant difference of, p = 0.005. Post hoc test indicated that MDA on K-5 (1,12) is significantly lower compare to K-2 (5,89), p = 0,001. As well as consentration, motility and morphology (spermatozoa quality) which indicated that K-5 (49.32, 64.15, 36.34) is significantly higher compared to K-2 (22.62, 27.27, 21.39), each with p value of p = 0.001.Conclusion: extract propolis 8,3 mg/day for 21 days is proven to increase spermatozoa quality and lower the MDA level on male rats wistar strains’ epididimis exposed to cigarettes smoke.